Library Info
1860 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
United States
Located on the corner of Bowen and Rice Roads, east of Route 400. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot and book drop available.
Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked, including 3 laptops, printing 10¢ per B&W page, 25¢ per color page, flatbed scanner, Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Wi-fi available.
Meeting Room, capacity 60. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each. Click here for Meeting Room Policy & Application
We offer Notary Services. Please call ahead to confirm Notary is available.
What's Special About the Elma Library
Local History Collection
Check out our new...
You'll now be able to borrow a variety of non-traditional materials from the Elma Public Library! We have a GoPro camera, a portable record player, musical instruments, robots, and more! Click here to see the full list.
Support your library!
When doing your online shopping, use AmazonSmile and 0.5% of your purchase will go to the Elma Public Library.
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Elma Public Library Policies
- Conflict of Interest Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Claims Audit Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Investment Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Procurement Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Public Health Emergency Operations Plan
- Rules of Conduct of the Elma Public Library
- Safety Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Whistleblower Policy of the Elma Public Library
System-Wide Policies
The Elma Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
What’s Happening
Elma Public Library
The Elma Public Library is open for in-person browsing! Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times. Curbside pickup is still available by appointment.
If you would like to place an order for pickup, give us a call at 652-2719.
Click here for the Elma Public Library's Covid-19 Micro-Cluster Plan
Click here for the Elma Public Library's Covid-19 Micro-Cluster Walk Up and Curbside Service Plan
Click here to find out how to order items using our Curbside Pickup Service
Our Open Hours are:
Monday 12 - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 12 - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Closed Sunday
Ongoing Events
Take & Make Crafting for Kids - We'll have free take-home crafting kits available at the library every week! All materials (except glue) will be in each craft kit. Stop in anytime we're open to pick up your kit and get crafting with your kiddos!
Virtual Storytime for Babies & Toddlers - Treat your little ones to songs and stories! Tune in to Facebook Live with Ms. Kate at 10:30am on Tuesdays! Click on the link, and we'll see you there!
Virtual Storytime for Preschoolers - Preschoolers can tune in for a Facebook Live Storytime with Ms. Kate on Thursdays at 10:30am! Visit our Facebook page by clicking here.
***Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all library programming for the time being is taking place online. Visit our Facebook page by clicking here.***
University Express has gone online this semester! Click here to view these great virtual presentations. Check back frequently to see what has been added!
Elma Library Virtual Book Club - The new book club selection for April is The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson. The meeting will take place virtually on Zoom on Wednesday, April 21st at 6:30pm! Please sign up with your email address at the front desk or by calling 652-2719. We'll provide you with a copy of the book and information about how to access the Zoom meeting. All are welcome!
A new Virtual Learning/Homeschooling subject guide has been added to the Library website. This is a great educational resource for any families and children learning from home this fall! It features learning resources for all grade levels, as well as virtual tours of museums, zoos, aquariums and historical sites! Click here to check it out!
Board Info
Elma Public Library Board Info
The next meeting of the Elma Public Library Board of Trustees will be on Tuesday, May 11th at 6:30pm at the Elma Public Library. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please call 652-2719.
Annual Report
Board of Trustees
Susan Sudlik, President
Thomas E. Pirrung, Vice President
Ellen B. McGreevy, Treasurer
Nathan Clinard, Secretary Eileen R. Holden Kelly J. Helbling
The Elma Board of Trustees meets at 6:30pm the second Tuesday of every month, except for July and December of 2021.
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2021 Minutes
2020 Minutes
- February 11, 2020
- March 10, 2020
- March 30, 2020 Special Meeting For a link to the recording, please click here.
- May 26, 2020
- June 15, 2020
- September 8, 2020
- October 13th, 2020
- November 10, 2020
2019 Minutes
- February 12, 2019
- March 12, 2019
- April 9, 2019
- May 14, 2019
- June 11, 2019
- July 9, 2019
- September 10, 2019
- October 8, 2019
- November 12, 2019
- December 10, 2019
2018 Minutes
- January 9, 2018
- February 13, 2018
- March 13, 2018
- April 10, 2018
- May 8, 2018
- June 12, 2018
- August 14, 2018
- September 11, 2018
- October 9, 2018
- November 13, 2018
- December 11, 2018
2017 Minutes
- January 10th, 2017
- February 14, 2017
- March 21, 2017
- March 27, 2017 Special Meeting
- April 11, 2017
- May 9, 2017
- June 13, 2017
- August 8, 2017
- August 28, 2017 Special Meeting
- September 12, 2017
- October 10, 2017
- November 14, 2017
- December 12, 2017
Bylaws
- Click here for the By-laws of the Elma Public Library
Budget
Strategic Plan
- Click here for the Elma Public Library's Three Year Plan 2019-2021